equipment safety Archives - Playground Audit

03 Nov

The Tools of a CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector)

If you’ve ever seen a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) walking around with a couple of odd-looking plastic devices, you’ve witnessed an extremely...

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09 Jul

Playground Code

What is Critical Height?

Playground code handbooks and inspectors frequently refer to something called “Critical height”. It is a key part in the design of a playground. ...

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27 Jun

Equipment Materials

What are Safe Wood Treatments?

Wood is a popular material for playgrounds for a variety of reasons; it is environmentally conscious as well as aesthetically pleasing. The natural...

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